
Ashby, Dorothy
The Fantastic Jazz Harp Of Dorothy Ashby
The recording session for the album took place in 1958 and featured Ashby as leader on harp, backed by bassist Richard Davis, drummer Grady Tate, percussionist Willie Bobo & a horn section consisting of Jimmy Cleveland, Quentin Jackson, Sonny Russo, & Tony Studd. The album pre-dates the spiritual jazz tradition of Alice Coltrane and Sanders but with a more R&B blues feel and it is a mandatory listen !